The cries of foul may have receded slightly since football's most open secret - a winter World Cup for Qatar in 2022 - was all but confirmed, pending being rubber-stamped by FIFA's executive committee. But the resentment in some quarters will linger for weeks and months to come.

By Mark BaberFebruary 26 - Vincent Tan's FK Sarajevo has joined Barcelona, Manchester United, Feyenoord and Borussia Dortmund as a recipient of sponsorship from the fast-growing Turkish Airlines in a three and a half year deal reported to be the most lucrative ever in Bosnian sport.

By Andrew WarshawFebruary 26 - Just as its new government struggles to come to terms with its enormous debt crisis, Greece now has a major sporting issue on its hands with domestic football plunged back into chaos after the authorities ordered the suspension of the top three league divisions.

By David OwenFebruary 26 - Munich's other club has signed an exclusive marketing deal with Infront Sports & Media, the sports marketing company that China's Dalian Wanda Group recently agreed to buy for more than €1 billion. The agreement covers all 1860 Munich's sponsorship, advertising and hospitality between now and 2027-28.

By Paul NicholsonFebruary 26 – Nordeus, makers of the Top Eleven football management game, is reporting a successful relaunch with more than 2 million new downloads in the first week following the game's release in the app stores.

February 25 - The hunt for Chelsea's racist fans has been stepped up with British Transport Police having now issued pictures of seven men they want to question in connection with racist chanting at St Pancras International railway station last Wednesday February 18.

February 25 - The firm recommendation to stage the 2022 World Cup in winter has prompted intense reaction from among supporters and critics alike. Below is a summary of the reaction from the key stakeholders.

By Andrew WarshawFebruary 24 - Twenty-four hours after the announcement of the first ever winter World Cup in 2022, FIFA embarked on a fresh collision course with Europe's major leagues and clubs by ruling out paying any enhanced compensation for the amount of time players will be away on international duty and the disruption it will cause to the regular calendar.

So there is a limit to the power of the English Premier League. Indisputably the most entertaining, popular money-spinning league in world football, the world does not, it seems, revolve around it. At least not yet.

By Jaroslaw AdamowskiFebruary 25 - Opel has renewed its sponsorship deals with 1. FSV Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg. Since 2013, the German car maker has served as the official automotive and premium partner of four 1. Bundesliga clubs, which also include Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.